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Who Will Be INDYCAR SERIES’ 300th Driver To Enter Victory Lane?

David Malukas of Team Penske (photo) is a prime candidate to become the 300th different winner in INDYCAR SERIES history after scoring four second-place finishes in 2026 during his first season with the iconic team.
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Curt Cavin

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Domination Station: Five Most Punishing Performances of 2026

Pato O'Ward's two victories in the Snap-on INDYCAR Weekend at the Milwaukee Mile (photo) marked the first sweep of a doubleheader by an NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver since 2023.
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Inside Line: Next First-Time Series Champion?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo) will make the final step from his second-place finish in 2026 to become the series' next first-time champion -- but maybe not in the 2027 season.
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OCT 09, 2026
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Curt Cavin

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A Look at Numbers That Defined 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Season

There were a variety of interesting digits surrounding the 2026 season, including drivers from all 10 full-time teams leading laps and nine teams earning a podium finish.
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OCT 05, 2026
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Eric Smith

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Friendly Rivalry Reaches Top Level for Kyle Kirkwood, David Malukas

Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global (photo, left) and David Malukas of Team Penske (photo, right) figure to share podiums in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES for years to come, the continuation of a rivalry that started in karting.
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OCT 02, 2026
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Curt Cavin

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Surprise, Surprise: Biggest 2026 Stunners in NTT INDYCAR SERIES

Scott Dixon's decision to leave Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) to join Arrow McLaren after 24 full-time seasons, 58 wins and six series championships with CGR made major headlines.
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SEP 25, 2026
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Curt Cavin

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Five Drivers Who Were Better Than 2026 Standings Indicated

Marcus Armstrong of Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian (photo) finished 14th in the final points for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES despite seven top-10 finishes this season.
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SEP 23, 2026
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Inside Line: 2026 Moment That Will Matter Most in 2027?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks that the lessons learned from the successful inaugural events at Arlington (photo) and Washington will be carried over to other street races, making them even better in 2027.
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SEP 18, 2026
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Curt Cavin

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Who Were Most Improved Drivers of 2026 Season?

Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global (photo) improved 13 spots in the standings from 2025 to 2026, climbing from 20th last season to seventh this year.
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SEP 16, 2026
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Inside Line: How Will 2026 Season Be Most Remembered?

One member of the panel will remember this year's NTT INDYCAR SERIES season for the closest finish in Indianapolis 500 history (photo), when Felix Rosenqvist edged David Malukas.
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SEP 08, 2026
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Eric Smith

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Power Rankings: Scott McLaughlin Soars With Late-Season Charge

No one could topple five-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) from the highest perch of the Power Rankings after the season-ending Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey.
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SEP 07, 2026
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Curt Cavin

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Instant Recall: Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey

Scott McLaughlin (photo, right front) dominated the season-ending NTT INDYCAR SERIES race, but the results Sunday still settled plenty of scores in the standings and set the table for a fascinating 2027 season.